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The sharing of power between the central and state governments |
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powers that the constitution does not give to the national government that are kept by the states |
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powers shapred by the state and federal government |
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money awarded to the states by the federal government |
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to veto only a specific part of a bill |
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to reduce a criminal's sentece |
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to grant a prisonor an early release from prison, with certain restrictions |
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the judge of a small, local court |
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a relatively minor offense such as vandalism or stealing inexpencsive items |
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police courts generall located in larger towns, may handle traffic violations, vicil cases involving small amounts of money |
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a person or party filing a lawsuit |
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an individual or group being sued or charged with a crime |
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a serious crime such as murder, rape, kidnaping, or robbery |
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